Who's Who at Indiana Gospel Hall, PA

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Indiana Gospel Hall, Pittsburgh CSA, PA (OB) 1910-present

Correspondents

  • Lott Frederick +1911-1927+ (1870-1947)

Families

Baird family

Robert taught SS +1916-1920+.

  • Robert Baird +1916-1920+

Frederick family

From +1910-1927+, this family resided at 1164 Philadelphia St., and was the first location of the assembly. In 1910, Lott was employed as a section foreman for the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh (BR&P) Railway, which functioned 1885-1932, and succeeded by the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad.

TIG 1947-1-21: Local Man Found Dead: "Lott Frederick of Indiana, R.D. #4, was found dead in a chair yesterday afternoon at about 1:45 o'clock in the basement of the Savings and Trust Bank Building of Indiana, where he had worked as a custodian. Dr. Edward L. Fleming, Indiana County coroner, said death came as a result of a heart attack. The deceased was a son of James and Martha (States) Frederick, and was born Oct. 23rd, 1870, in Punxsutawney. He was twice married, first to Margaret (Kessler) Frederick, who died in 1930, and secondly to Jennie Rainey Frederick, who survives him. Mr. Frederick was a retired railroader with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. He had resided in Jefferson County, near Cloe for a number of years, later moving to Rossiter before coming to Indiana forty years ago. He was a member of Gospel Hall of Indiana.

Surviving are his wife, mentioned above: one son, Charles Frederick, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Wilmer Roser, Indiana; five step-sons: John Irvin, Indiana; Howard Irvin, Covington, Ky.; David Irvin, Indiana; William Irvin, Montgomery, Ala.; Robert Irvin, Indiana; two step-daughters, Mrs. Telford Henry, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Walter Henry, Indiana; seven grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Minnie Frederick of Cloe, Pa. Friends will be received in the Robinson Funeral Home, Indiana, after 7 o'clock this evening, where services will be helxd Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. David L. Roy will officiate. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery, Cloe, Pa."

TIG 1930-10-6: Death Claims Many Residents: Indiana Center Township, Tunnelton, Saltsburg and Homewood Women Pass Away Over Week-End: Obituary Notes: "A heart condition from which she had been a sufferer for a number of years caused the death at 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning of Mrs. Margaret (Keslar) Frederick, 58, wife of Lott Frederick, at her home on West Philadelphia street. The death of Mrs. Frederick came as a sorrowful shock to her family and by the many friends who held her in the highest affection and esteem. She was essentially a homemaker and devoted her time to the comfort and well-being of her family and in kindly deeds in homes which needed Christian influence and assistance in times of stress. Her presence in the home and the community will be sadly missed.

The deceased was a daughter of Christopher and Jane (Weaver) Keslar, and was born in Jefferson county on Feb. 7, 1872. The family home was in Punxsutawney and Rossiter until 23 years ago, when Mr. and Mrs. Frederick and their family removed to Indiana, where they had since resided. She was a devoted Christian and held membership with the Gospel Hall congregation. Surviving are her husband and these children: Bessie, wife of Charles Lewis of Indiana and Ruth and Charles, at home. Three other children are deceased, two sons in infancy and a daughter, Martha, the wife of Kenneth McFarland, four years ago. She also leaves three grandchildren and these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton of DuBois; Mrs. May Shealey of Brandenton, Fla.; William, Jacob, Abram and Harry Keslar, all of Punxsutawney. Funeral services will be conducted in her late residence at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and burial made in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Cloe, Pa."

  • Lott Frederick 1910-1947 (b. 1870 Punxsutawney, PA - d. 1947 Ind., PA), son of James T. Frederick (1846-1916 Cloe, Jefferson, PA) & Martha J. States Frederick (b. 1850 Canoe, Indiana, PA - d. 1942 Cloe, Jefferson, PA).
  • 1st wife: Margaret "Maggie" Kessler Frederick 1910-1930 (b. 1872 Young, Jefferson, PA - d. 1930 Indiana, PA); dau. of Christopher Kessler (b. 1829 Donegal Twp., Westmoreland, PA - d. Bell, Jefferson, PA) & Jane Weaver Kessler (b. 1833 PA - d. 1906 Bell, Jefferson, PA); Maggie's father was a veteran of the Civil War, of the 105th Regt., PA Infantry, Co. A, rank Private.
    • Bessie Frederick Lewis. Husband: Charles Lewis. 1947 @ Atlanta, GA.
    • Ruth Frederick Roser. Husband: Wilmer Roser.
    • Charles Frederick.
    • Martha Frederick McFarland (d. 1926). Husband: Kenneth McFarland.
    • two other sons died in infancy
  • 2nd wife: Jennie Rainey Frederick
    • John Irvin
    • Howard Irvin. Covington, KY
    • David Irvin
    • William Irvin. Montgomery, AL
    • Robert Irvin
    • Mrs. Telford Henry. Pittsburgh, PA
    • Mrs. Walter Henry.

Hill family

TID 1938-11-24: Deaths of Past Week: "Frederick Austin Hill, aged 72, a carpenter of 1326 Church street, Indiana, died suddenly at 1 p.m. yesterday while working on the construction of a cabin for Elmer Rising in White township. Death was due to a heart attack, Mr. Hill, born in this county July 23, 1866, a son of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth (Stuller) Hill, was well-known throughout the county. He was a member of the Gospel Hall congregation. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Catherine Hill, and these children: Mrs. C.W. Stewart of Indiana, Ivan Earl Hill of Indiana, R.D.1; Berrelle Shaulis Hill of Indiana; Mrs. Edna May Scott of Westover and Sylvester Hill, at home. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, in charge of the Rev. Mr. Klabunda in the home. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery."

  • Frederick Austin Hill +1938 (b. 1866 Chambersville, Indiana, PA - d. Ind., PA), son of Andrew Jackson Hill (b. 1833 Shelocta, Ind., PA) & Elizabeth Stuller Hill (b. 1840? Addison Twp., Somerset, PA ?).
  • Mary Catherine Pierce Hill +1938+
    • Margaret Elizabeth Hill Byers-Stewart (b. 1898 Westover, Clearfield, PA - d. 1956 Ind., PA); 1st husband: David Byers (b. 1897 Ind. Co., PA - d. 1923 White Twp., Ind., PA), son of John Chapman Byers (b. 1869 Burnside, Clearfield, PA - d. 1945 White Twp., Ind., PA) & Elizabeth A. Mahaffey Byers (b. 1867 New Washington, Clearfield, PA - d. 1939 Ind., PA). 2nd husband: William Clyde Stewart (b. 1901 Boliver, Westmoreland, PA - d. 1981 White Twp., Ind., PA), son of Mary Belle Stewart Newton-Scheueller (b. 1880 Clearfield Co., PA - d. 1922 Highland Park, Wayne, MI).
      • Probably no relation between W.C. Stewart & actor Jimmy Stewart, though Indiana was his hometown. James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (b. 1908 Ind., PA - d. 1997 Beverly Hills, CA), son of Alexander Maitland Stewart (1872-1962 Ind., PA) & Elizabeth Ruth Jackson Stewart (b. 1875 Apollo, Armstrong, PA - d. 1953 Ind., PA). Alexander's father was James Maitland Stewart (b. 1839 West Mahoning Twp., Ind., PA - d. 1932 Ind., PA). Frederick Hill's daughter Margaret's 2nd husband was William Clyde Stewart (b. 1901 Bolivar, Westmoreland, PA - d. 1981 White Twp., Ind., PA), unknown the identity of his father, and with W.C.'s birth in a different county...
    • Ivan Earl Hill
    • Berrelle Shaulis Hill
    • Mrs. Edna May Scott (Westover)
    • Sylvester Hill

Irvin family

TIG 1930-9-10: Other Deaths: "James Jefferson Irvin, 43, of Lucerne, married and the father of several children, was fatally injured by a fall of rock in the mine of the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company at Lucerne, at 10:30 yesterday morning. Mr. Irvin was loading coal when a large section of rock let go from the roof in the room where he was working, crushed him to the floor of the mine, and practically enveloped his head and body. When rescued by fellow workmen he was unconscious and it was realized at once he was fatally injured. He was removed to Indiana Hospital where he passed away at 1:15 yesterday afternoon, without regaining consciousness.

The deceased was 43 years old and was born Nov. 22, 1887, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Irvin, of Berwindale. He had lived for 12 years in this vicinity. He was a member of the Gospel Hall congregation, Indiana. The deceased leaves his widow, Mrs. Jennie Irvin and these children: Mrs. Beverly Irene Irvin Henry, Indiana; Mrs. Ruth Mildred Irvin Henry, Indiana; John, Howard, David, Billy and Robert, at home; two brothers, Alexander Irvin, Indiana, and Howard Irvin, of Clearfield county, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Woods, LaJose, and Mrs. Annie Troxell of New Washington, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at his late residence on Grant street in this city. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery." The story, reworded, was reported subsequently in several other Indiana-based newspapers on their front page.

  • James Jefferson Irvin +1930 (1887-1930), son of Thomas Irvin of Berwindale, PA.
  • Jennie Irvin
    • Beverly Irene Irvin Henry
    • Ruth Mildred Irvin Henry
    • John Irvin
    • Howard Irvin
    • David Irvin
    • Billy Irvin
    • Robert Irvin

Plubell family

TIG 1920-12-13: Death of Plubell Youth: "Death yesterday afternoon at the Indiana Hospital claimed R.J. Wilber (sic) Plubell, aged 13 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Plubell of Third and Olive streets. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He was a member of Robert Baird's Sunday School class for four years and was a faithful attendant. Besides his parents, he leaves these brothers and sisters: Charles, Arthur, Paul Perry, Mary, Myrtle and Martha. The body was taken to the home of the parents. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gospel Hall, 560 Philadelphia street, Tuesday afternoon at half past one o'clock. Interment will be made in Oakland cemetery."

  • Cameron "Cammie" Jule Plubell +1916-1920+ (b. 1873 Frenchville, Clearfield, PA - d. 1963 Indiana, PA), son of Frederick "Fred Plubell (b. 1838/1839 Frenchville, PA - d. 1921/1924 Covington, Clearfield, PA) & Harriet Fontenoy Plubell (1846-1893 Frenchville, PA). In 1920, Cammie was employed as a coal miner. Gordon N. Reager (Rosemont, PA) officiated his memorial, who was an OB evangelist.
  • Effie Jane Conway Plubell +1916-1920+ (b. 1882 Clearfield Co., PA; m. 1898 Dubois, Clearfield, PA; d. 1965 White Twp., Indiana, PA), daughter of William Connelly & Mary Connelly.
    • R.J. "R.J." Wilbur Plubell +1916-1920+ (b. 1907 Hastings, PA - d. 1920). He died of encephalitis, chorea and an injury to his head.
    • Charles E. Plubell +1916-1920+ (b. 1902 Indiana, PA)
    • Arthur S. Plubell +1916-1920+
    • Paul Perry Plubell +1916-1920+ (b. 1917 Indiana, PA - d. 1955)
    • Mary Plubell Bahler +1916-1920+
    • Myrtle Plubell Byers +1916-1920+
    • Martha Plubell Davis +1916-1920+
    • Bernice Plubell Goldsmith
    • Effie Plubell Milligan

Rowe family

TIG 1934-4-2: Obituary: "Miss S. Agnes Rowe, of 1255 Church street, died about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, in Indiana Hospital of peritonitis. She had been an employee of the F.W. Woolworth store for many years and was a member of the Gospel Hall, Carpenter avenue. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Rowe, and a sister, Mrs. George W. Ferguson, and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at Gospel Hall at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The body will rest at the family home until noon Wednesday."

  • Miss S. Agnes Rowe +1934 (d. 1934 Ind., PA), daughter of Mary E. Rowe.

Work family

  • S.M. Work - 1926 @ Cleveland, OH, previously at IGH.

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